Learning Objectives

• Explain the importance of correctly identifying pathogenic bacteria.
• Outline the principle of the main bacterial identification methods.
• Describe the use and limitations of bacterial morphology and differential staining techniques.
• Critically combine biochemical tests such as the catalase, oxidase and indole test. with differential staining and differential media to identify pathogenic bacteria.

SOLUTION

An infection is the successful colonization of a host by a microorganism. Infections can cause disease, and this may cause the host to experience changes related to the infection. These changes are grouped into two categories: signs and symptoms. The signs of a disease are objective and measurable, meaning that they can be observed by a clinician. For example, medical visits often begin with a health care professional taking vital signs to note any changes that may be signs of disease. Vital signs include body temperature, heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure.….Please click the icon below to access entire solution at $10